Experience

Cleo’s Yarn Shop | Operations Manager

• Designed the new shop location's layout which is twice the square footage of previous location using CAD software (SketchUp); focused on utilization of current assets and expansion into an in-store cafe counter.

• Assistant project managed a team of four people to complete construction of the new shop in under four weeks in order to display the full inventory adequately and reopen.

• Managed in-store operations; inventory control, special event planning, & coordinating, scheduling, and teaching group lessons.

• Planned and excecuted an off-site excursion for 100 people, which the first day of ticket sales ranked in the shop's top 3 sales days on record.

Roll & Hill | Designer Roll & Hill

• Spearheaded the development of a lighting fixture from concept to market launch in just 6 months, demonstrating exceptional project management and design skills.

• Engineered an interchangeable system of internal components for a 10+ fixture lighting collection, improving product efficiency, reducing production costs, and enhancing user experience.

• Conducted thorough research on materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends to inform design decisions and enhance product performance.

• Utilized CAD software (SolidWorks) to create detailed 3D models and prototypes, facilitating efficient communication with manufacturing partners.

• Worked closely with suppliers to source materials & components, ensuring quality standards & cost-efficiency.

• Developed comprehensive design documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and design guidelines, to support the manufacturing and quality control processes.

Cree Lighting | Industrial Design Intern

• Collaborated closely with engineering teams on research and development initiatives to modernize the existing product line by introducing a groundbreaking installation process and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.

• Utilized design thinking principles to ideate, sketch, and prototype concepts, ensuring a user-centric approach and effective problem-solving.

• Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights for product improvement.

• Participated in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering constructive feedback and incorporating suggestions into design iterations.

• Actively engaged in the iterative design process, refining prototypes based on user feedback & usability testing.

Areas of Expertise

Concept creation

Ideation sessions

Design development

3D Modeling

Hand sketching

Form development

Iterative rapid prototyping

Design thinking

Furniture production

Technical part drawings

Project Management